“Navigating the complex world of networked and connected things requires technology leaders to evolve how they think about the architecture of their systems and their approach to providing solutions for their organisations.

“If you want to unlock and exploit the value of IoT in your organisation, you need to think creatively about potential solutions, and use mature engineering practices to achieve software excellence.”

Mike Mason, global head of technology, ThoughtWorks, says: “When it comes to IoT, it’s a mistake to focus solely on the devices.

“The real key is creating an ecosystem where devices can collaborate and where cloud services can capture and analyse data coming from those devices in real time.

“Insights from IoT can drive highly differentiated user experiences in a competitive market.”